Is US Air Traffic Control at Risk?
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America’s air traffic control (ATC) system is in critical need of modernization as outdated technology and staffing shortages pose growing risks. Recent failures, including the NOTAM system crash and near-miss incidents, underscore safety concerns. The FAA admits that maintaining obsolete systems, such as WWII-era radar, is unsustainable, with 92% of its budget allocated to aging infrastructure.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and President Trump are advancing a four-year plan to overhaul ATC, integrating AI-powered collision detection and upgraded terminals. Airlines for America also calls for expanding air traffic controller training centers, as nearly 90% of control towers are understaffed.
Congress is urged to approve emergency funding and a long-term budgeting process to sustain upgrades. With aviation contributing $1.45 trillion to the economy and supporting 10 million jobs, delays in modernization could jeopardize both safety and economic stability.
